Sensex jumps 676 points, Nifty up 1% as GST reform bid sparks rally
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points or 0.84% to settle at 81,273.75. File. |…
Silver, gold braces for another jittery week on US inflation data, Fed cues: Analysts
Precious metal prices are expected to witness further consolidation in the next week, with volatility likely to persist as investors track key US economic data, including inflation numbers, GDP readings and policy signals from Federal Reserve, analysts said. Traders will also closely watch the US labour data, along with Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting…
India adds more than 50,000 MW of power generation capacity in current financial year
Image for representative purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India has added 52,537 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation from all sources combined in the ongoing financial year until January 31, the Union Ministry of Power said on Sunday (February 15, 2026). This translates to an addition of more than 11% to the total installed…
Jeweller’s voice: How jewellers are navigating rising metal prices
The precious metals market has entered 2026 at a breakneck pace. With gold and silver prices opening the year at historic highs, the jewellery industry finds itself at a defining crossroads. For many jewellers, the instinct might be to retreat or downsize. Instead, the industry is witnessing a masterclass in resilience, as brands pivot from…
What’s in store for garment exporters to the U.S.? | Explained
Following concerns in the Indian textile and garment industry, which is the largest employment generator after agriculture, Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India is to have the same facility as Bangladesh, and that Indian garment and textile exporters will also benefit. File picture used for representation only. | Photo Credit:…
How is U.S.-India trade deal being tweaked? | Explained
The story so far: The Interim Agreement between India and the U.S. on trade has buoyed investor sentiment in India, especially because of the prospect of tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. reducing to 18%. However, since the deal was announced through a joint statement on February 7, the contours of what it could include have…
Gen Z and Millennials stick to gold as safest investment bet, survey finds
During times of economic uncertainty, 65.7% said gold feels like the safest option compared to bank savings, mutual funds or equities. Gold remains the most trusted investment for young Indians despite growing access to modern financial products, with 62 per cent of respondents choosing the metal as the first choice for investment, according to a…
Government clears export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat
Sacks of harvested wheat are seen at a grain market in Gaggarpur village, Haryana. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The government on Friday (February 13, 2026) allowed export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, along with an additional 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products and sugar each, to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns…
Govt. cheating cotton farmers, textile exporters over tariffs in India-U.S. deal: Rahul
Leaders from several farmer unions meeting Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the U.S.-India trade deal at Parliament complext, in New Delhi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (February 14, 2026) accused the government of cheating cotton farmers and textile exporters in the country over…
SEBI proposes to review base price and price band for ETF
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to review the base price and price band of Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), according to a consultation paper released on Friday (February 13, 2026). Market regulator said Closing price of ETFs on T-1…
Rupee may close 2026 at ₹93 on FDI outflows and expensive non-Russian crude
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee-dollar pair may depreciate to ₹93 by the end of the current calendar year as foreign direct outflows continue and India decided to purchase the relatively expensive non-Russian crude oil, according to Fitch ratings. The rupee which had depreciated 5% crossing ₹92 a dollar…
